"Ugh..." I whined, Once I entered the room the bed was so scrawny and the shelves were falling, the floor was dusty and rats were popping out of holes, I could also see the spider webs clinging to the ceiling. "Ew..." I sighed and placed my luggage on the ground, "I think Sebastian found out I'm gone by now, right? He must think I've left for the next village." I looked around and placed my music box on the nightstand (was dusty ew~) and opened it.
Ping! The ballerina sprung up and started turning in the music box, it was singing a nice tune, the one my "mother" used to sing to me before sleep. I closed my eyes as if nothing could harm me until the lights went out, I woke up probably at 3 in the morning and I had a bad gut feeling. No. more like I KNEW something was wrong.
"Hahaha! That lady just walked into the lion's den I tell you!"
"How stupid. Is she a country bumpkin?"
"Obviously! Did you look at her clothes?"
"let's go in while she's sleeping. We'll try to have some fun~" a voice echoed, I tried hard not to feel disgusted and scared, I went back to "sleep" and heard them open the door and walk in. I flinched a bit but they let it slide, "Ohhh~ will you look at this? She a fine one indeed~"
"How much do you think she'll sell for?"
"probably a few million golds, she's got a fine face there."
[Uh...What? Wait- why are we talking about my face all of a sudden?] I pondered, eyelids closed shut, I couldn't consider the possibility of them trying to harm since it seems they want to sell me in the middle of the night! I nervously fumbled with my feet and it seems they haven't noticed yet.
"haha..." He chuckled and caressed my cheek and then my neck until I sat up quickly and slapped his hand from my neck he looked at his hand, that was now red in pain, I quickly kicked him in the face, "God! How long were you going to stay there?! If you're going to sell someone do it quickly!"
They blankly stared at me while I had my palm at my face, I started sweating all of a sudden. Gulp.
"So you were awake for a while, huh Missy?"
"Y-yeah! So what?" I replied nervously, I couldn't even give a proper response. "Well, then that makes this much easier, Cooperate with us and we'll try to get you there safely but if you like the hard way we'll have some fun on the way-"
I slapped him as hard as I could, his cheek was red and it reeked of alcohol, I really disliked this situation but what I disliked most was his terrible attitude. Do they think they can just barge into someone's room without permission? I don't think so.
"Well, then Jacka*s You just got yourself a ticket to Hell. Good Luck trying to survive." I stated angrily, he lied on the ground balling his fists and got up with a smile on his face, I watched as he stood up still holding on to his cheek from my slap. I didn't bring any weapons with me only my fists, I think my self-esteem has skyrocketed...
to the lowest of the lowest.
"A-Alright! Gentleman, I'll do what you say, but, there will be no fun on the way there." I stated nervously they smirked, "Not so brave now are you, Missy?" They came closer their breaths were close to my face I could feel the overwhelming presence of both men. Gulp. I smiled, both ends of my lips were trembling...in fury.
[I am Kinda scared, and I may be a side character but, that doesn't mean I'm not a person.]
"Stop."
"Huh?"
"Stop this stupidity you overgrown ape." I insulted, he flinched and backed away for a bit and then came closer with a face full of irritation, he had such scrawny features, his beard was sticking out, his hair was in a ponytail, brown hair and he looked normal.
"I'll teach you." He yelled, I looked over at the ballerina I had placed on the nightstand and head bumped him, I ran over to the ballerina in the music box and threw it on his forehead which I know for a fact will leave a serious injury. That was the point of it.
"Bastard. You really have no manners." I turned to the other man next to him and glared at him, preparing to hit him with anything else in the room. I gritted my teeth at the young man in front, brown hair, brown eyes, nothing out of the ordinary, I just stood there and planned on hitting him with either my fists or anything else in the room if that doesn't work then I'll use my head.
"W-w-wait! I only came here on the orders of the owner! I-I didn't mean any harm! honest!" He stated anxiously, I nodded and turned my back for a second and had this gut feeling that he was going to attack me. I turned around quickly and found him holding a knife, he pointed it at my chest, where my heart was. I gulped and glared at him meanwhile, he smiled and threatened me. "Well, Well, it seems the brave wolf has turned out to be a bunny with no escape, Won't you cooperate Missy?" I gritted my teeth and balled my fists, if I have a severe injury it won't be healed, it'll take too much time to recover and no time for my escape.
"Idiot," I mumbled he looked confused his lips slanted as if stating he had no idea what I was thinking in a situation like this. I balled my fists and punched him right where it hurt him. His Face.
"Ah-! My Face! You s-"
"Shut up, You Disgusting Bastard. Just because you can hold a sword doesn't mean you can wield it properly, you should know that saying by now." I smiled, my eyes became dull as I looked down at where he was lying, both men were injured while the only one who suffered a mild injury was me.
I took my luggage and packed everything except for the broken music box and headed out, I stopped in my tracks right where the open door as I turned around and frowned, scowling at both men lying on the floor, "Don't Attempt this again. Because If you do, I'll come back to destroy you."
Both men shivered on the floor, she left for what seemed only a few seconds but it seemed as if her presence were only a mere nightmare.
"Hah...Where else am I gonna go? I can't spend the night on the streets..."
"Well then, Why don't you become my apprentice in Silvether?" A voice from behind asked, I quickly turned around to find the same man from earlier that told me I was interesting to him and that I could turn into his apprentice. But I don't even know what he does for a living!
"What do you mean?"
"You could live a life of luxury if you came with me."
"Why should I believe you? How do I know you're not fooling me?" I glowered at him and he waved his hands as a sign that he wasn't going to trick dear old me. Huh. Hilarious.
"I'm a Mage in the Magic Tower, I'm looking for an apprentice to take my place, besides that, no other noble can ever live up to my expectations except you."
"Why me? I can't even use magic."
"What are you talking about? What about your analyzing skills? Besides, You're not from here are you?"
"What? I am from here, I served in the palace almost all my life."
"No no, not your body. Your Soul." He said slyly, he smiled and looked at me with such a beaming face, I frowned, "Excuse me?" I asked, I gave him a death stare, I couldn't take this any longer. His meddling in my life has become so annoying-
"Then I guess telling everyone else in this world and being burned at a stake and being called a 'Witch', is nothing for you I guess? Oh well," He said smiling mischievously, he was glimmering with hope that I accept his offer.
[I wouldn't want to be burned much less be called a witch and be hated by everyone. Ugh. I can't believe I'm accepting this guy's offer. It does seem fishy but he has a mage's badge which wouldn't be something I could get in a lifetime's worth of Mere Maid salary. Gulp]
"Alright. I'll take your offer, but that doesn't mean you can do what you want or say what you want to other people about this topic. This is only between you and me, Mage."
"Aw~ Great! Let me present myself! I'm Asher, A Mage at the Magic tower located in Silvether." He beamed, he seriously gives me the creeps. I might as well present myself as well, "I am Charlotte, A simple maid from the palace."
"Oh? You won't tell me your real name?"
"I only do that with those who are intimate with me," I stated the obvious out, but why's he still smiling like some annoying impenetrable wall? Ugh, I hate him already. I have to find out which character in the story he is! Or else I might be walking into a lion's den again.